Automotive Engineers Salary in District of Columbia
Automotive Engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $133,300 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,820; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Aerospace Engineers$157,600 median in District of Columbia
- Wind Energy Engineers$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$137,600 median in District of Columbia
- Mechanical Engineers$133,300 median in District of Columbia
Automotive Engineers pay in District of Columbia
How much do automotive engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $133,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,820 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for automotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+28% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.